Hitler 's words plunged the entire Rocks Pirate Crew into deep thought.
Many people had pensive expressions, and Golden Lion directly asked, "Hey, Hitler ! What is this secret of Holy Land Mary Geoise you're talking about?"
Hitler smiled without speaking, and Rocks also released his grip on Hitler 's shoulder, allowing Hitler to continue enjoying his meal.
"Nothing, it's not time to tell you that secret yet."
Rocks turned and jumped, returning to the bar to drink with Harald.
"Hey, Harald, you heard Hitler 's suggestion clearly, didn't you!"
"Even if you don't want to join us, you shouldn't lick the World Government like a dog!"
"Elbaf has its own glory! And you are now abandoning that glory!!"
Harald, like Hitler , remained silent.
However, seeing his pensive gaze, he likely took some of Hitler 's words to heart.
But taking them to heart is one thing; what he actually does is not something Hitler and Rocks can forcibly control.
Behind the bar in the tavern, a child wearing a helmet, with horns and blindfolded eyes, also fell into contemplation at this moment.
His name was Loki, Harald's second son, and like Harald, he was a legitimate son with the pure bloodline of the Ancient Giant Race.
This specially arranged meeting ultimately concluded with a not-so-pleasant conversation.
Rocks led his crew, arriving with high hopes and leaving disappointed.
Aside from enjoying a meal unique to Elbaf, they gained almost nothing... Hachinosu Island.
Half a month had passed since their return from Elbaf, and Rocks had yet to issue any new orders for action.
With the arrival of the Pirate Crew specializing in selling newspapers, the day's big news also reached Hachinosu Island.
"Guys! New news!!"
The Pirate responsible for selling newspapers shouted loudly, tears streaming down his face.
"Shakky of the Kuja Pirate Crew! She has resigned from her position as Pirate Empress! This means we will never encounter her at sea again!!"
"What did you say?!"
The Pirates of Hachinosu Island were shocked and immediately pulled out money to buy newspapers.
After reading the report in the newspaper, countless people collapsed to their knees, crying in despair.
"Our youth... is over!!"
"Shakkyyyyyy!! We'll never see you again!!"
...Skull Mountain in the center of the island.
The members of the Rocks Pirate Crew also quickly received the relevant newspapers.
Gloriosa sat on Hitler 's lap, leaning in his arms, as he unfolded a newspaper, and they both read its contents.
"What is Shakky thinking?"
"Isn't He just chasing a man, like you, Gloriosa? It seems even Amazon Lily will fall to romance."
Charlotte Linlin sat on a nearby sofa, with the Katakuri triplets, who could now run around freely, by her side.
"You, who pop out children like popcorn, wouldn't understand the troubles of love. It's hard to believe that child would be troubled by love. If the object is Roger, I will never forgive her!"
"Are you still thinking about Roger?"
Charlotte Linlin was somewhat surprised. She looked at Hitler , who was embracing Gloriosa, and said with a mischievous smile, "Hitler , you must teach her a good lesson tonight!"
Hitler gently patted Gloriosa's perky behind. She let out a soft hum, wrapped her arms around Hitler 's neck, and pecked him on the cheek.
"Both my body and heart are now completely Hitler 's! I stopped caring about that scoundrel Roger a long time ago."
"It's just that as someone who's been through it, I really don't want my former good sister to repeat my mistakes."
Charlotte Linlin pouted. She finally understood that Gloriosa brought up Roger purely to tease Hitler ; it was their special game.
This woman had indeed completely become Hitler 's.
On the other side, Stussy sighed softly as He watched the affectionate Hitler and Gloriosa.
"Everyone is talking about Shakky, Shakky..."
She turned to Whitebeard, "You are devoted to me, Newgate!"
"I've never gotten used to you."
However, he remained as unaffected by her as he had been two years ago.
They say that when a woman chases a man, it's like a thin veil, but for her, it felt like mountains and rivers separated them.
Stussy looked at Whitebeard with complex emotions, and once again feigned annoyance, "I am Miss Buckingham Stussy, with many admirers, Newgate!!"
"Well, there you go. You have many admirers anyway, so it doesn't matter if you don't have me."
"No! I only want you!!"
Whitebeard did not respond, and Stussy's gaze gradually became downcast.
She turned her head again to look at Hitler , who had hardly bothered her since Gloriosa's arrival.
Her beautiful eyes flickered slightly, wondering what He was thinking.
Charlotte Linlin sat on the side, watching the show, a subtle curve forming at the corner of her mouth.
Stussy, this fellow, is also about to fall... "Event!! Event!! Big event!!"
"Kuja's ship! It's at the shore!!!"
Only three days had passed since the news of Pirate Empress Shakky's retirement.
Hachinosu Island, which had been utterly silent, suddenly became excited again.
As the Kuja Pirate Crew's ship docked at the pier, a peerless beauty descended from the ship, and countless Pirates immediately knelt along the sides of the road.
"An angel has descended!"
"Now I can die in peace!"
"What brings you here?!"
"I can't believe you would come to such a dirty island!"
"You shouldn't go deeper into the island!"
The eyes of countless Pirates turned completely heart-shaped. They stuck out their tongues, drooling.
"I can't look at her... Her radiance makes my eyes water!"
"Is this real?! Or am I dreaming?!"
"Could it be that He's here to join the Rocks Pirate Crew?! Like Lady Gloriosa?!"
Facing the multitude of fawning Pirates kneeling on the ground, Shakky did not show an arrogant demeanor, but simply said beautifully, "I want to live here for a while..."
"What?!"
The Pirates were greatly alarmed, feeling their hearts might leap out of their chests.
"I am a Pirate. No matter what I do, the Marine will always pursue me. I will hide, but you..."
Shakky paused briefly, then gave a smile to the many Pirates.
"Will you protect me?"
The Pirates of Hachinosu Island went completely wild. The air of the entire island seemed to turn into countless heart-shaped bubbles under their emitted hormones.
"We will protect you!!"
Excited roars echoed through the sky.
Shakky: "This place smells musty~"
"We will clean it for you!!"
Shakky: "I want to open a shop~"
"We will build it immediately!!"
"We will also help you plant some flowers!!"
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